Post by: Tom on October 01, 2012, 08:57:23 PM
I have decided to also try to continue my "Movies from Within My Lifetime" marathon (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,7607.msg150334.html#msg150334), as I have stopped there at 1994 a while ago.
Post by: Tom on October 01, 2012, 09:02:05 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921183133.5f.jpg) | Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110148/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interview_with_the_Vampire:_The_Vampire_Chronicles)
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Stars:
Brad Pitt as Louis
Christian Slater as Malloy
Virginia McCollam as Whore on Waterfront
John McConnell as Gambler
Tom Cruise as Lestat
Plot:
It hadn't even been a year since a plantation owner named Louis had lost his wife in childbirth. Both his wife and the infant died, and now he has lost his will to live. A vampire named Lestat takes a liking to Louis and offers him the chance to become a creature of the night: a vampire. Louis accepts, and Lestat drains Louis' mortal blood and then replaces it with his own, turning Louis into a vampire. Louis must learn from Lestat the ways of the vampire.
Awards:
Won:
| ASCAP Awards (1995) | Top Box Office Films (Elliot Goldenthal) | |
| BAFTA (1994) | Cinematography (Philippe Rousselot) | |
| BAFTA (1994) | Production Design (Dante Ferretti) | |
| British Society of Cinematographers Awards (1994) | Best Cinematography Award (Philippe Rousselot) | |
| YoungStar Awards (1995) | Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film (Kirsten Dunst) |
| BAFTA (1994) | Costume Design (Sandy Powell) | |
| BAFTA (1994) | Make Up/Hair (Stan Winston, Michele Burke, Jan Archibald) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- Featurettes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
- Vorwort
My Thoughts:
A good movie. I always enjoyed it. Though it has been ten years since I last watched it. I like the first half much more than the second half. It always looses my interest from the moment they move to Europe and meet Antionio Banderas.A proper sequel to this movie's ending would have been interesting.
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Post by: Tom on October 01, 2012, 11:27:22 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/40/4010884510904.5f.jpg) | Vampire in Brooklyn (1995/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114825/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_in_Brooklyn)
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Stars:
Eddie Murphy as Maximillian
Angela Bassett as Rita
Allen Payne as Justice
Kadeem Hardison as Julius
John Witherspoon as Silas
Plot:
Maximillian is the only survivor from a race of vampires on a Caribbean Island, and as a vampire, he must find a mate to keep the line from ending...
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I was disappointed with this movie when I first watched. That was about ten years ago. I thought it may have been because of wrong expectations. So I thought I'd give it another chance in this marathon. This movie is boring, filled with bland characters. I just read that Eddie Murphy only did this movie to be free of his contract with Paramount. And it feels like it. He is obviously not into this movie.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 03, 2012, 12:33:09 AM
Post by: Tom on October 03, 2012, 03:55:55 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5017188883238.4f.jpg) | From Dusk Till Dawn (1996/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116367/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Dusk_till_Dawn)
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Stars:
George Clooney as Seth Gecko
Quentin Tarantino as Richard Gecko
Harvey Keitel as Jacob Fuller
Juliette Lewis as Kate Fuller
Ernest Liu as Scott Fuller
Plot:
From the creators of Pulp Fiction and Desperado comes this wild and wicked action thriller about two brothers on a desperate crime spree! Quentin Tarantino stars as a deranged convict who, along with his brother (George Clooney), kidnaps a preacher and his two kids (including Juliette Lewis - Natural Born Killers) and flees for the safety of a remote nightclub in Mexico. But once they arrive, they discover that the club is anything but a safe haven for criminals. Its bloodthirsty clientele forces the brothers to team up with their hostages in order to escape alive.
FULL TILT BOOGIE
From the girl who made coffee on the set of Pulp Fiction, comes the ground breaking feature-length documentary about the journey of the film crew making From Dusk Till Dawn. Features the cast and crew of From Dusk Till Dawn.
Awards:
Won:
| MTV Movie Awards (1996) | Best Breakthrough Performance (George Clooney) |
| Golden Raspberry Awards (1996) | Worst Supporting Actor (Quentin Tarantino) | |
| Saturn (1995) | Best Director (Robert Rodriguez) | |
| Saturn (1995) | Best Makeup (KNB Effects Group Inc.) | |
| Saturn (1995) | Best Supporting Actor (Harvey Keitel) | |
| Saturn (1995) | Best Supporting Actor (Quentin Tarantino) | |
| Saturn (1995) | Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Lewis) | |
| Saturn (1995) | Best Writing (Quentin Tarantino) |
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- Outtakes
- Photo Gallery
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I always enjoyed this movie. But it has been a long while since I last watched. I always preferred the first half of the movie over the second one though. I am not a big fan of the look of the vampires in this movie.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 03, 2012, 06:22:54 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/79/794043461026f.jpg) | Spawn (1997/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120177/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spawn_(film))
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Stars:
Michael Jai White as Al Simmons/Spawn
John Leguizamo as Clown
Martin Sheen as Jason Wynn
Theresa Randle as Wanda
Nicol Williamson as Cogliostro
Plot:
Imagine a creature on the verge of creation. From comic book legend Todd McFarlane comes the live action special-effects movie event of the year—SPAWN. Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo and Martin Sheen star in a battle beyond good, beyond evil and beyond imagination.
Awards:
Nominated:
| Annie Awards (1997) | Best Promotional Production (Promotional Trailer) | |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1998) | Favorite Male Newcomer (Michael Jai White) | |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1998) | Favorite Supporting Actor -Horror (John Leguizamo) | |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1998) | Favorite Supporting Actress - Horror (Theresa Randle) | |
| Saturn (1997) | Best Makeup (KNB Effects Inc., Cindy Williams) |
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Closed Captioned
- Commentary
- Featurettes
- Interviews
- Music Videos
- Photo Gallery
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
Waste of time in my opinion. Horrible acting, boring story. The only thing worth mentioning are the special effects. I haven't read the comics the movie is based on, so I cannot draw comparisons.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 03, 2012, 08:49:37 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/74/743216883899.5f.jpg) | Blade (1998/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120611/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_(film))
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Stars:
Wesley Snipes as Blade
Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost
Kris Kristofferson as Whistler
N'Bushe Wright as Karen
Donal Logue as Quinn
Plot:
In a world where vampires walk the earth, Blade has a goal. His goal is to rid the world of all vampire evil. When Blade witnesses a vampire bite Dr. Karen Jenson, he fights away the beast and takes Jenson back to his hideout. Here, alongside Abraham Whistler, Blade attempts to help heal Jenson. The vampire Quinn who was attacked by Blade, reports back to his master Deacon Frost, who is planning a huge surprise for the human population.
Awards:
Won:
| ASCAP Awards (1999) | Top Box Office Films (Mark Isham) | |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1999) | Favorite Actor - Horror (Wesley Snipes) | |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1999) | Favorite Villian (Stephen Dorff) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (1999) | Best Villain (Stephen Dorff) |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1999) | Favorite Supporting Actor -Horror (Kris Kristofferson) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (1999) | Best Fight Sequence (Wesley Snipes, the Vampires) | |
| Saturn (1998) | Best Horror Film | |
| Saturn (1998) | Best Makeup (Greg Cannon, Perry Germain) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
A fun movie, but it has its lengths. It was the first proper Marvel superhero movie and started the trend of superhero movies which still lasts on.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 04, 2012, 09:40:49 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5035822802032.4f.jpg) | Idle Hands (1999/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138510/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idle_Hands)
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Stars:
Devon Sawa as Anton Tobias
Seth Green as Mick
Elden Henson as Pnub
Jessica Alba as Molly
Vivica A. Fox as Debi LeCure
Plot:
The Devil will find work for idle hands to do... But what happens when he chooses the laziest teen slacker in the world to do his dirty work?
Anton Tobias (Devon Sawa, WILD AMERICA) is a channel-surfing, junk-food munching, couch potato burn-out who can't control the murderous impulses of his recently possessed hand. With the help of his zombiefied buddies, Mick (Seth Green - AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME) and Pnub (Elden Henson - THE MIGHTY), Anton's got to stop the rampaging devil appendage before it takes total control of his life and ruins any chance he has with class hottie Molly (Jessica Alba - NEVER BEEN KISSED). Vivica A. Fox (INDEPENDENCE DAY) and Jack Noseworthy (THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE) co-star in this wickedly funny horror comedy.
Awards:
Nominated:
| Saturn (1999) | Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Devon Sawa) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (1999) | Film - Most Disgusting Scene (Devon Sawa) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
A fun horror comedy. It came to my attention because of Seth Green. Also Jessica Alba has an early role here. That movie was the first time I saw her in anything. When Dark Angel came out, I associated her still as the hot girl from Idle Hands.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 05, 2012, 08:42:00 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/40/4011976657033.5f.jpg) | Scary Movie (2000/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0175142/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scary_Movie)
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Stars:
Carmen Electra as Drew
Dave Sheridan as The Killer/Doofy
Frank B. Moore as Not Drew's Boyfriend
Giacomo Baessato as Trick or Treater #1
Kyle Graham as Trick or Treater #2
Plot:
A year after disposing the body of a man they accidently killed, a group of dumb teenagers are stalked by a bumbling serial killer.
Awards:
Won:
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2001) | Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy (Cheri Oteri) | |
| BMI Film & TV Music Awards (2001) | BMI Film Music Award (David Kitay) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2001) | Best Cameo (James Van Der Beek) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2000) | Film - Movie of the Summer |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2001) | Favorite Actor - Comedy (Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2001) | Best Female Breakthrough Performance (Anna Faris) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2001) | Best Kiss (Jon Abrahams, Anna Faris) | |
| Taurus Award (2001) | Best Work with a Vehicle (Leslie McMichael, Yves Cameron) |
Extras:
- 8seitiges Booklet
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Interactive Game
- Interviews
- Music Videos
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
Scary Movie is from a time, when such parody movies weren't overfilling the market. As a matter of fact the success of this movie started it, I think. But unlike the parody movies which were following, Scary Movie was fun. It has some good movie parodies (instead of being filled with unfunny pop culture references) and also good acting.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 05, 2012, 11:00:09 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/40/4041658220170.5f.jpg) | Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth (2001/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212235/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shriek_If_You_Know_What_I_Did_Last_Friday_the_Thirteenth)
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Stars:
Aimee Graham as Screw
Chris Palermo as The Killer
Kim Greist as Mrs. Peacock
Harley Cross as Dawson
Simon Rex as Slab
Plot:
A reporter (Thiessen) investigates a series of murders called the Spring Break Massacre which leads to further mayhem.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
This movie came out around the same time as Scary Movie. But was less successful. Whereas Scary Movie was funny, this one wasn't. It had some nice ideas, but they weren't executed very well. I originally bought this movie, because it stars Majandra Delfino (Maria from Roswell), Julie Benz (Darla from Buffy) and Danny Strong (Jonathan from Buffy).Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 06, 2012, 02:49:42 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025192121920.3f.jpg) | An American Werewolf in London (1981/United Kingdom) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082010/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_American_Werewolf_in_London)
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Stars:
Joe Belcher as Truck Driver
David Naughton as David Kessler
Griffin Dunne as Jack Goodman
David Schofield as Dart Player
Brian Glover as Chess Player
Plot:
It's a rainy night on the Welsh moors. Two American students on a walking tour of Europe trudge on to the next town, when suddenly the air is pierced by an unearthly howl. . . . Three weeks later, one is dead, the other is in the hospital and the nightmare begins for "An American Werewolf In London". David Naughton, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter star in this contemporary story of the macabre which takes you from the Welsh moors to Picadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and the grounds of Windsor Castle. It is written and directed by John Landis, the man who brought you "National Lampoon's Animal House", "The Blues Brothers", "Trading Places", "Innocent Blood" and "Coming To America". To add to the chill, there is art direction by Academy Award winner Les Dilley of "Star Wars" and "Alien" fame and specal makeup effects by six-time Academy Award winner Rick Baker, whose work includes "Star Wars", "The Nutty Professor", Tim Burton's "Planet Of The Apes", "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Men In Black".
Awards:
Won:
| Academy Award (1981) | Best Makeup (Rick Baker) | |
| Saturn (1981) | Best Horror Film | |
| Saturn (1981) | Best Makeup (Rick Baker) |
| AFI (1981) | 100 Years... 100 Laughs (2000) | |
| Saturn (1981) | Best Actress (Jenny Agutter) | |
| Saturn (1981) | Best Writing (John Landis) |
Extras:
- Closed Captioned
- Commentary
- DVD-ROM Content
- Featurettes
- Interviews
- Outtakes
- Photo Gallery
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I first heard about this movie in sixth grade, when my German teacher was raving about the great transformation scene in that movie, when we were reading a story about a werewolve I think. It peaked my interest to watch this movie, but I was not allowed to by my mother. I was too young for it. A few years later I got the chance to watch it.It is a great movie. And the transformation scene still holds up very well. Better than most CGI holds up a few years later.
Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 06, 2012, 05:11:29 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/031398218807f.jpg) | Fido (2006/Canada) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457572/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fido_(film))
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Stars:
David Kaye as Narrator
Jan Skorzewski as Eating Zombie
Kevin Tyell as Zombie's Victim
Andy Parkin as Dr. Hrothgar Geiger
Lynn Pendleton as 1940's Mother
Plot:
Timmy Robinson's best friend in the whole wide world is a six-foot tall rotting zombie named Fido. But when Fido eats the next-door neighbor, Mom and Dad hit the roof, and Timmy has to go to the ends of the earth to keep Fido a part of the family. A boy-and-his-dog movie for grown-ups, 'Fido' will rip your heart out.
Awards:
Won:
| Genie Award (2007) | Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design (Rob Gray, James Willcock ) |
| Genie Award (2007) | Achievement in Costume Design (Mary E. McLeod ) | |
| Genie Award (2007) | Achievement in Music - Original Score (Don Macdonald ) |
Extras:
- Closed Captioned
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- DVD-ROM Content
- Featurettes
- Outtakes
- Photo Gallery
- Scene Access
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I first saw this movie at the FantasyFilmFest a few years back. The premise is a little like the ending of Shaun of the Dead spun further. What happens after a zombie apocalypse if zombies are domesticated and hold like pets.Nice enough idea, though the movie battles with keeping this premise fun. But I still enjoyed it though.
Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 06, 2012, 07:50:14 PM
Post by: Tom on October 06, 2012, 10:58:43 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921117855.5f.jpg) | Beetlejuice (1988/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beetlejuice)
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Stars:
Alec Baldwin as Adam
Geena Davis as Barbara
Annie McEnroe as Jane Butterfield
Maurice Page as Ernie
Hugo Stanger as Old Bill
Plot:
A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house.
Awards:
Won:
| Academy Award (1988) | Best Makeup (Ve Neill, Steve LaPorte, Robert Short) | |
| AFI (1988) | 100 Years... 100 Laughs (2000) | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Horror Film | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Makeup (Ve Neill, Steve LaPorte, Robert Short) | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Supporting Actress (Sylvia Sidney) |
| AFI (1988) | 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (Day-O) | |
| Hugo Award (1989) | Dramatic Presentation | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Director (Tim Burton) | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Music (Danny Elfman) | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Special Effects (Peter Kuran, Alan Munro, Ted Rae, Robert Short) | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Supporting Actor (Michael Keaton) | |
| Saturn (1988) | Best Writing (Michael McDowell, Warren Skaaren) |
Extras:
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
This movie always entertained me. A lot of the scenes stayed with me since I first saw the movie as a kid. Like the dinner scene. Or the man in the waiting room with the shrunk head. He looks funny, and the idea behind it as a little creepy.Michael Keaton does a really great job as Beetlejuice. A character vastly different to Batman, who he played a year later. No wonder the studio was really wary about casting him as Batman.
Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 07, 2012, 09:04:06 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921117480.5f.jpg) | The Lost Boys (1987/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093437/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Boys)
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Stars:
Jason Patric as Michael
Corey Haim as Sam
Dianne Wiest as Lucy
Barnard Hughes as Grandpa
Ed Herrmann as Max
Plot:
After moving to a new town, two brothers are convinced that the area is frequented by vampires.
Awards:
Won:
| Saturn (1987) | Best Horror Film | |
| Young Artist Awards (1988) | Best Young Actor in a Horror Motion Picture (Corey Feldman) | |
| Young Artist Awards (1988) | Teenage Favorite Horror/Drama Motion Picture |
| Saturn (1987) | Best Costumes (Susan Becker) | |
| Saturn (1987) | Best Makeup (Greg Cannom, Ve Neill, Steve LaPorte) | |
| Saturn (1987) | Best Supporting Actor (Barnard Hughes) | |
| Saturn (1987) | Best Younger Actor (Corey Haim) | |
| Young Artist Awards (1988) | Best Young Male Superstar in Motion Pictures (Corey Haim) |
Extras:
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
Even though it has a very 80s feel to it, it otherwise has aged very well. Especially the effects and vampire makeup). It is a very good vampire movie. I was surprised to see Bill from Bill & Ted as a vampire here. Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 13, 2012, 05:00:33 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5035822004641.4f.jpg) | Death Becomes Her (1992/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104070/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Becomes_Her)
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Stars:
Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton
Bruce Willis as Ernest Menville
Goldie Hawn as Helen Sharp
Isabella Rossellini as Lisle Von Rhuman
Ian Ogilvy as Chagall
Plot:
Oscar® -winning actress Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn star with Bruce Willis in Robert Zemekis' outrageously entertaining comedy about greed, vanity, sex, immortality, life...and death.
Isabella Rossellini is a beautiful enchantress who changes their lives--and deaths--forever in this hilarious dark comedy with ground-breaking special effects that the Chicago Tribune calls "diabolically inventive."
Awards:
Won:
| Academy Award (1992) | Best Visual Effects (Ken Ralston, Doug Chiang, Doug Smythe, Tom Woodruff Jr.) | |
| BAFTA (1992) | Achievement In Special Effects (Michael Lantieri, Ken Ralston, Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr., Doug Chaing, Doug Smythe) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Special Effects (Ken Ralston, Tom Woodruff Jr., Alec Gillis, ILM) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Supporting Actress (Isabella Rossellini) |
| Golden Globe (1992) | Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy (Meryl Streep) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Actor (Bruce Willis) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Actress (Meryl Streep) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Director (Robert Zemeckis) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Fantasy Film | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Makeup (Dick Smith, Kevin Haney) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Music (Alan Silvestri) | |
| Saturn (1992) | Best Writing (Martin Donovan, David Koepp) |
Extras:
- Featurettes
- Production Notes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I always enjoyed this movie. I was also amazed by the special effects when I first saw it. Of course nowadays what we see here is nothing special anymore. Sadly this release is non-anamorphic and also the sound is really low. Though I am not sure if I like the movie so much to double-dip.
Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 13, 2012, 07:18:58 PM
Post by: Tom on October 13, 2012, 10:27:23 PM
Post by: Tom on October 20, 2012, 02:12:32 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5039036045070.4f.jpg) | The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975/United Kingdom) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show)
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Stars:
Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter (A Scientist)
Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss (A Heroine)
Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors (A Hero)
Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff (A Handyman)
Patricia Quinn as Magenta (A Domestic)
Plot:
You asked for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Blu-ray and you shall receive it... in abundance!
Recreate The Midnight Movie Experience in your living room and celebrate 35 years of absolute pleasure with this picture-perfect specimen of Richard O'Briens's cosmic cult classic starring Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon.
It's brimming with twisted humour, mind-blowing music and decadent extras. So come up to the lab... Se what's on the slab....
And Let The Fun Begin!
Awards:
Nominated:
| AFI (1975) | 100 Years... 100 Laughs (2000) | |
| AFI (1975) | 100 Years... 100 Movies (1998) | |
| AFI (1975) | 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (The Time Warp) | |
| Saturn (1975) | Best Horror Film |
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Outtakes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I just came back from the midnight showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture" show. There is a cinema in Munich, which has been showing this movie each week for decades, including audience participation.I had already planned to watch this movie for this marathon. And when a friend proposed to watch this movie in the cinema, I immediately agreed. The idea originally came at the Oktoberfest, after the band had played "Time Warp".
I didn't really know what to expect of this cinema visit. I almost feared that we would be the only one not dressing up. But there wasn't anyone who did. I also expected that there will be maybe ten people or so. After all, the movie has been playing there forever. I was really surprised, that the cinema (which is a small one - holding around 60 seats) was packed to the last seat.
This movie is one of my all-time favorite musicals even if it is a little ourageous. The B-movie parody style makes this movie time-less.
I never get tired hearing the movie's soundtrack. I first came to attention of this musical, because of my mother. She is a big fan of it and had urged me to watch it. I first saw it when I was about 12 and even then I enjoyed the music.
Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 21, 2012, 01:09:23 AM
Post by: Tom on October 21, 2012, 01:11:37 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/50/5050582261103.4f.jpg) | Shaun of the Dead (2004/United Kingdom/United States/France) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365748/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_of_the_Dead)
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Stars:
Simon Pegg as Shaun
Kate Ashfield as Liz
Nick Frost as Ed
Lucy Davis as Dianne
Dylan Moran as David
Plot:
Life is going nowhere for Shaun. He spends his life in his local pub, The Winchester, with his best mate Ed, has issues with his Mum and neglects his girlfriend Liz.
When Liz dumps him, Shaun finally decides to get his life in order. He must win back the heart of his girlfriend, repair his relationship with his mum and face up to the responsibilities of adulthood.
Unfortunately, THE DEAD are returning to life and attempting to eat the living. For the newly inspired Shaun, this is just another obstacle. In the face of a full scale ZOMBIE EPIDEMIC, armed with a cricket bat and spade, Shaun sets out with Ed in tow, to rescue his mum and grudgingly his step-dad, his girlfriend and even more grudgingly her friends David and Dianne and take them to the safest most secure place he knows, The Winchester.
Awards:
Won:
| British Independent Film Awards (2004) | Best Screenplay (Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright) | |
| Empire Magazine Awards (2005) | Best British Film | |
| International Horror Guild Awards (2004) | Best Horror Film | |
| Saturn (2004) | Best Horror Film |
| BAFTA (2004) | The Alexander Korda Award For The Outstanding British Film Of The Year (Nira Park, Edgar Wright) | |
| BAFTA (2004) | The Carl Foreman Award For Special Achievement By A British Director/Producer Or Writer In Their First Feature Film (Nira Park (Producer)) | |
| British Independent Film Awards (2004) | Best British Independent Film | |
| British Independent Film Awards (2004) | Most Promising Newcomer (Nick Frost) | |
| Empire Magazine Awards (2005) | Best British Actor (Simon Pegg) | |
| Empire Magazine Awards (2005) | Best British Actress (Kate Ashfield) | |
| Empire Magazine Awards (2005) | Best British Director (Edgar Wright) | |
| Online Film Critics Society Awards (2005) | Best Breakthrough Filmmaker (Edgar Wright) | |
| Online Film Critics Society Awards (2005) | Best Screenplay, Original (Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Outtakes
- Photo Gallery
- Scene Access
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I still enjoying this movie. I already watched it multiple times. I had even seen this one at the cinema when it was released. A friend of mine wanted to see it (because it is a Zombie movie) and I agreed because I enjoyed the series "Spaced" and therefore was curious about it.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 21, 2012, 02:36:30 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/7321921183256.5f.jpg) | Little Shop of Horrors (1986/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091419/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Shop_of_Horrors_(film))
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Stars:
Levi Stubbs as The Voice of "Audrey II" (voice)
Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn
Ellen Greene as Audrey
Vincent Gardenia as Mushnik
Steve Martin as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.
Plot:
A nerdish florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.
Awards:
Won:
| Saturn (1986) | Best Music (Alan Menken) |
| Academy Award (1986) | Best Music, Song (Alan Menken (Music), Howard Ashman (Lyrics)) | |
| Academy Award (1986) | Best Visual Effects (Lyle Conway, Bran Ferren, Martin Gutteridge) | |
| AFI (1986) | 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (Somewhere That's Green) | |
| BAFTA (1987) | Achievement In Special Effects (Bran Ferren, Martin Gutteridge, Lyle Conway, Richard Conway) | |
| Casting Society of America Awards (1987) | Best Casting for Feature Film – Comedy (Margery Simkin) | |
| Golden Globe (1986) | Original Score (Miles Goodman) | |
| Golden Globe (1986) | Picture - Musical or Comedy (David Geffen) | |
| Hugo Award (1987) | Dramatic Presentation | |
| Writers Guild of America Awards (1987) | Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Howard Ashman) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- Featurettes
- Outtakes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
A great movie. The puppetry of "Audrey II" is amazing. And some amazing supporting cast. Like Steve Martin as the sadistic dentist and Bill Murray as his patient.Rating:
Post by: Jimmy on October 21, 2012, 02:47:44 PM
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Special Features
- Theatrical version of the film with optional commentary
- The Director’s Cut featuring the newly restored 20-minute alternate ending
- "Frank Oz and Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut," an introduction by Frank Oz with Richard Conway
- "A Story of Little Shop of Horrors" (behind-the-scenes documentary)
- Outtakes and deleted scenes with optional commentary
- Two theatrical trailers
Post by: samuelrichardscott on October 21, 2012, 02:50:17 PM
Post by: Tom on October 21, 2012, 02:50:46 PM
Post by: Jimmy on October 21, 2012, 02:54:33 PM
It'll likely be region free being from Warner. They've hardly region encoded any blu-rays at all...Amazon say it's region A, but it worths what it worths...
Post by: samuelrichardscott on October 21, 2012, 02:56:05 PM
Post by: Tom on October 21, 2012, 05:47:51 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/07/0731455937923.5f.jpg) | Tanz der Vampire - Das Musical (2003/Germany) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_of_the_Vampires)
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Stars:
Kevin Tarte as Graf von Krolock
Stefan Poslovski as Prof. Abronsius
Max Niemeyer as Alfred
Jessica Kessler as Sarah
Jerzy Jeszke as Chagal
Plot:
Erster Akt
* Ouverture, Orchester
* He, Ho, He, Alfred
* Knoblauch, Rebecca, Magda, Chagal, Dorfbewohner
* Bitte,meine Herren! Chagal, Abronsius, Alfred
* Eine schöne Tochter ist ein Segen, Chagal
* Nie geseh'n, Alfred, Sarah, Chagal, Rebecca, Magda,
* Gott ist Tot, Graf von Krolock, Ensemble
* Alles ist hell, Chagal, Rebecca, Magda
* Wahrheit, Professor Abronsius
* Du bist wirklich sehr nett, Sarah und Alfred
* Einladung zum Ball, Graf von Krolock
* Draußen ist Freiheit, Sarah und Alfred
* Stärker als wir sind, Sarah, Graf von Krolock
* Das Gebet, Sarah, Magda, Rebecca
* Trauer um Chagal Rebecca, Professor Abronsius, Alfred, Ensemble
* Tot zu sein ist komisch, Magda, Chagal, Ambrosius, Alfred
* Durch die Wildnis zum Schloss, Orchester
* Vor dem Schloss (Finale erster Akt), Alfred, Professor Abronsius, Graf von Krolock, Herbert, Ensemble
Zweiter Akt
* Totale Finsternis, Graf von Krolock und Sarah
* Carpe Noctem! - Fühl die Nacht!, Nightmare Vampire
* Ein perfekter Tag, Alfred und Professor Abronsius
* Für Sarah, Alfred (an dieser Stelle seit der Berliner Produktion von 2006)
* In der Gruft, Alfred und Professor Abronsius
* Bücher, Bücher!, Alfred und Professor Abronsius
* Für Sarah, Alfred (an dieser Stelle bis zur Berliner Produktion von 2006)
* Noch mehr Bücher!, Alfred und Professor Abronsius
* Wenn Liebe in Dir ist, Herbert und Alfred
* Sie irren, Professor!, Graf von Krolock
* Ewigkeit, Vampire
* Die unstillbare Gier, Graf von Krolock
* Tanzsaal, Graf von Krolock, Sarah und Vampire
* Draußen ist Freiheit (Reprise), Sarah und Alfred
* Der Tanz der Vampire (Finale zweiter Akt)
Extras:
My Thoughts:
Since seeing this musical live in Stuttgart, I have become a big fan of it. I have listened to the soundtrack (both the original Vienna version and the Vienna revival) countless of times (especially the later one). This DVD is a professional recording of the Hamburg version of the musical. The only professional recording of this musical available. Sadly it was never officially released. I would buy it in a heartbeat. It was produced as a gift to the cast and crew.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 21, 2012, 09:59:44 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/012569816695f.jpg) | Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086491/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_Zone:_The_Movie)
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Stars:
Prologue
Dan Aykroyd as Passenger
Albert Brooks as Driver
Segment 1
Vic Morrow as Bill
Doug McGrath as Larry
Charles Hallahan as Ray
Plot:
1959. Friday nights. We time-traveled. Witnessed surprising twists. Entertained aliens. Experienced fear. And first journeyed to The Twilight Zone of Rod Serling's memorable TV series. And guided by four imaginative moviemakers, we traveled there again in 1983. Directors John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, and George Miller fashion stories based on or inspired by classic episodes. Landis weaves the tale of a bigot who gets a walloping dose of his own hatred. Spielberg takes over with a fable of senior citizens offered a magical rejuvenation. Dante serves up a terror trip with a child who uses his cartoon-inspired powers to enslave his family. Then fright goes aloft with Miller's finale about a neurotic passenger who sees a monster on the jetliner's wing. Or does he?
Awards:
Won:
| Saturn (1983) | Best Supporting Actor (John Lithgow) |
| Saturn (1983) | Best Horror Film | |
| Saturn (1983) | Best Supporting Actor (Scatman Crothers) | |
| Young Artist Awards (1984) | Best Young Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Jeremy Licht) | |
| Young Artist Awards (1984) | Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Christina Nigra) |
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this movie more than the last time. It is not as good as the better known Twilight Zone episodes, but enjoyable nonetheless. Too bad that there was such a tragic accident on the set, that cut one of the segments short.Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 22, 2012, 09:43:24 PM
Post by: Tom on October 22, 2012, 11:56:08 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543190851f.jpg) | The Fly (1986/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/82/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fly_(1986_film))
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Stars:
Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle
Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife
John Getz as Stathis Borans
Joy Boushel as Tawny
Les Carlson as Dr. Cheevers
Plot:
A chilling contemporary remake of an all-time horror classic has now been transformed into the ultimate Collector's Edition DVD. Reborn with hours of in-depth, never-before-seen extras, this all-new 2-disc set takes terror to a whole new level!
Jeff Goldblum stars as an overly ambitious scientist who accidentally merges with a housefly while conducting a bizarre teleporting experiment. Now his journalist girlfriend (Geena Davis) suddenly finds herself caring for a hideous creature whose insect half gradually begins to take over.
Awards:
Won:
| Academy Award (1986) | Best Makeup (Chris Walas, Stephan Dupuis) | |
| Saturn (1986) | Best Actor (Jeff Goldblum) | |
| Saturn (1986) | Best Horror Film | |
| Saturn (1986) | Best Makeup (Chris Walas) |
| AFI (1986) | 100 Years... 100 Passions (2002) | |
| AFI (1986) | 100 Years... 100 Thrills (2001) | |
| BAFTA (1987) | Achievement In Special Effects (Chris Walas, Jon Berg, Louis Craig, Hoyt Yeatman) | |
| BAFTA (1987) | Make-Up Artist (Chris Walas, Stephan Dupuis) | |
| Hugo Award (1987) | Dramatic Presentation | |
| Saturn (1986) | Best Actress (Geena Davis) | |
| Saturn (1986) | Best Director (David Cronenberg) | |
| Saturn (1986) | Best Music (Howard Shore) |
Extras:
- Closed Captioned
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Original Short Story and Screenplay
- Photo Gallery
- Scene Access
- Test Footage
- Trailers
My Thoughts:
A very entertaining movie with a great performance by Jeff Goldblum. I never saw the original, but what I have seen of it, it seems to be rather ridiculous. Not the case here.Rating:
Post by: DSig on October 23, 2012, 12:22:08 AM
Maybe we have become a little jaded ... There was a time when people were afraid of Vampires and Werewolves .. now they want to date them. :)
Post by: Tom on October 24, 2012, 12:02:17 AM
Post by: Achim on October 24, 2012, 01:12:31 PM
It has also been released in Germany. And I was thinking about ordering it for this marathon. But then I thought I would watch the DVD and decide later if I should double dip. The quality of the DVD is still good. And if it weren't for the director's cut ending, I would not be tempted to double-dip.The inclusion of the director's cut made it an instant must-buy for me! I have been wanting to see it ever since I saw glimpses of it during a TV special many many moons ago.
Post by: Tom on October 24, 2012, 04:52:13 PM
Post by: Tom on October 26, 2012, 09:43:16 PM
Post by: Tom on October 27, 2012, 03:58:57 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/085392271122f.jpg) | Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099700/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gremlins_2:_The_New_Batch)
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Stars:
Howie Mandel as The Voice of Gizmo (voice)
Tony Randall as The Voice of the "Brain" Gremlin (voice)
Zach Galligan as Billy Peltzer
Phoebe Cates as Kate Beringer
John Glover as Daniel Clamp
Plot:
The rules are the same but the laughs are bigger and the thrills are better. This time Billy and everyone's favorite Mogwai, Gizmo, must face off against a new batch of Gremlins that definitely think New York is their kind of town.
Plus, feed on a great batch of extras including never-before-seen footage, a "behind-the-screams" look at working with the Gremlins, a full-length audio commentary and much, much more!
Awards:
Nominated:
| Saturn (1990) | Best Director (Joe Dante) | |
| Saturn (1990) | Best Fantasy Film | |
| Saturn (1990) | Best Music (Jerry Goldsmith) | |
| Saturn (1990) | Best Special Effects (Rick Baker, Ken Pepiot, Dennis Michelson) | |
| Saturn (1990) | Best Supporting Actor (John Glover) | |
| Saturn (1990) | Best Supporting Actor (Robert Picardo) |
Extras:
- Closed Captioned
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Outtakes
- Scene Access
- Trailers
- Trivia
My Thoughts:
I remember that this movie was the first movie I rented at the age of 12 when I got my own video rental customer card. I always enjoyed this movie, though it has been a long time since I last watched it. Seeing it now, I feel that it went a little to far with its meta humor at times. But I still enjoyed it.I always thought that Phoebe Cates was really cute in this movie.
Rating:
Post by: Tom on October 31, 2012, 10:34:26 PM
I have replaced my list (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,7886.msg157848.html#msg157848) with a generated one which only shows the movies I actually watched.
Post by: Jimmy on October 31, 2012, 10:55:21 PM
As I've said in the past what is important isn't how many films we watch, what is important is to introduce the other to movies we like ;D
Post by: Piffi on October 31, 2012, 11:34:13 PM
For someone who isn't a big fan of the horror genre you did quite a performance Tom. :thumbup:
As I've said in the past what is important isn't how many films we watch, what is important is to introduce the other to movies we like ;D
I agree 100% with Jim on that! And you got some nice reviews aswell!
Nice